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Print - 2011-12-27
BRIEF RECORDINGS

BRIEF RECORDINGS

Maple Leaf Cement started operations as a private company in 1992 when it was acquired by the Kohinoor Maple Leaf Group. Based in Lahore, the Company has since positioned itself as a prominent cement manufacturer of the country with a diverse customer bas
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Putting the fox in charge of the hen-house

Putting the fox in charge of the hen-house

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has again proven to the public that before going into politics he should have taken a course somewhere on 'how to run a modern state' or something like this. While boasting on the floor of the house he said he will not to
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Not much progress seen eight years after Iran's killer quake

Not much progress seen eight years after Iran's killer quake

It was in the morning hours of December 26, 2003, when, in a matter of seconds, the city of Bam was devastated by a quake measuring 6.3 degree on the Richter scale. According to official figures, 31,800 people were killed and 120,000 became homeless in th
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Imprudence peaking?

Imprudence peaking?

While it is unpredictable how much more will the ongoing politicking damage Pakistan and its image abroad, last week was a historic milestone in that almost lunacy, and the Prime Minister must be credited with touching a new height therein that will remai
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Advent of 'Pak Spring'?

Advent of 'Pak Spring'?

Imran Khan's mammoth public meeting in the shadow of Mazar-i-Quaid on Sunday evening may potentially set the tone for future politics in Pakistan; one may call it the advent of Pak Spring. It was different in substance from all political rallies now under
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Yet another task force to tackle the same task

Yet another task force to tackle the same task

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has formed a task force under the chairmanship of federal Finance Minister Dr Hafeez Sheikh with salutary terms of reference: to address energy issues and transform public sector entities (PSEs) from loss-making units hea
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Bangladesh to meet Pakistan in Asia Cup opener

Bangladesh to meet Pakistan in Asia Cup opener

Bangladesh will meet Pakistan in the opening match of the four-nation Asia Cup cricket tournament starting in Dhaka in March, an official said Monday. The Sher-e-Bangla National stadium will host all the matches, including the inaugural tie on March 12 an
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan recall paceman Riaz for English series

Pakistan recall paceman Riaz for English series

Pakistan recalled under scrutiny paceman Wahab Riaz on Monday for the Test series against England in United Arab Emirates starting January 17, amid an ongoing spot fixing scandal. The 26-year-old was not included in any of the three Tests against Sri Lank
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Nadal looks to recover extra spark in 2012

Nadal looks to recover extra spark in 2012

Rafael Nadal says his game this year has been too predictable and he has sometimes lacked drive on court - weaknesses he plans to overcome for Wimbledon and the 2012 Olympics.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Mourinho yearns for English return

Mourinho yearns for English return

Jose Mourinho says he has his sights set on an eventual return to England - but only once he has made the most of the "great experience" of being at the helm of Real Madrid. The former Chelsea manager has long stated his love of the English game and many
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
De Lange shines on debut as Sri Lanka battle

De Lange shines on debut as Sri Lanka battle

Debutant Marchant de Lange upstaged the two fast bowlers he grew up admiring as South Africa and Sri Lanka shared the honours on the first day of the second Test match at Kingsmead on Monday. De Lange, 21, took four for 60, after replacing the injured Ver
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
PHF amends constitution to bar players participation

PHF amends constitution to bar players participation

Pakistan Hockey Federation has amended its constitution to impose penalties upto five years ban in case of a player's participation in a non-sanctioned tournament of International Hockey Federation. This was stated by Secretary, PHF, Mohammad Asif Bajwa a
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan moves up one spot in IBSF Rankings

Pakistan moves up one spot in IBSF Rankings

Pakistan has moved one place up and it now holds 8th spot in international rankings this year, according to International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF). Pakistan qualified for quarterfinals and secured 52 points in World Championship recently he
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Coe insists 2012 stadium will leave legacy

Coe insists 2012 stadium will leave legacy

London 2012 Olympics supremo Sebastian Coe insisted on Monday that the 2012 Olympic Stadium will leave a legacy to benefit elite competition and community users alike. English Premier League outfit West Ham were originally slated to take over as tenants a
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
India review block leads to early controversy

India review block leads to early controversy

India's rejection of the decision review system in their Australian series provoked its first controversy Monday as the home side lost late wickets on the opening day of the first Test. The Australians stumbled from 205 for three with three wickets tumbli
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Vietnam's 2011 rice exports hit record 7.19 million tonnes

Vietnam's 2011 rice exports hit record 7.19 million tonnes

Vietnam's rice exports this year jumped 4.36 percent from 2010 to a record high of 7.19 million tonnes, the Agriculture Ministry said on Monday, beating previous industry projections. Rice export revenue rose 14 percent from last year to an estimated $3.7
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

The December vaida matured and the March vaida launched on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Monday in process of trading, dealers said. The January contract that had ended at Rs 1166.00 commenced with a decline of 20 paisa at Rs 1165.80. The new M
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
China's October gold output at 31.75 tonnes

China's October gold output at 31.75 tonnes

China produced 31.75 tonnes of gold in October, the Ministry of Industry Information and Technology said on Monday. The total output for the first 10 months of the year rose 4.96 percent to 290.752 tonnes from a year earlier, it said in a statement.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Russian wheat prices firm ahead of holiday

Russian wheat prices firm ahead of holiday

Russia's export and domestic grain prices firmed last week as traders and processors built up stocks ahead of the long holidays for the New Year and Orthodox Christmas, analysts said on Monday.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Argentine, Brazilian weather to influence grain markets

Argentine, Brazilian weather to influence grain markets

The weather in Brazil and Argentina, major soybean and corn exporters with the promise of large crops to feed the world next year, will remain center stage in grain markets this week albeit in subdued trading.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports

The Karachi Port handled 209,829 tonnes of cargo comprising 133,345 tonnes of import cargo and 76,484 tonnes of export cargo including 4,288 loaded & empty containers during last 48 hours ended at 0700 hours on Monday.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Russia's AgMin sees average winter grain losses

Russia's AgMin sees average winter grain losses

Russian Agriculture Minister Yelena Skrynnik said on Monday that winter grain losses in the 2011/12 crop year are expected to be average, meaning farmers may reap a good winter cereals harvest. Russia has sown 16.1 million hectares with winter grains for
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Cairn to start Sri Lanka's oil exploration 2nd phase

Cairn to start Sri Lanka's oil exploration 2nd phase

Cairn India said it intended to start the second phase of oil exploration in Sri Lanka's offshore Mannar basin after completing the first phase and successfully discovering gas and condensate. "Cairn Lanka's successful drilling programme has established a
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Russia and Ukraine look to avert New Year gas row

Russia and Ukraine look to avert New Year gas row

Ukraine and Russia will renew gas talks on January 15, Russia's Gazprom said on Monday, as they strive to avert a stand-off over pricing, which in the past has led to supply cuts and gas shortages in Europe during New Year holidays.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Philippines January-November coconut oil exports down

Philippines January-November coconut oil exports down

Philippine exports of coconut oil in 2011 reached 781,611 tonnes as of December 22, well below an industry forecast of 900,000 tonnes for the entire year, preliminary industry data showed on Monday.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ukraine's winter grain crops in poor state

Ukraine's winter grain crops in poor state

A third of Ukraine's winter grain crops are in poor condition due to a severe drought that hit the country during sowing, the Farm Ministry said on Monday. The ministry said 79.7 percent of the sown area had sprouted as of December 26 against 93 percent a
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Grams, wheat prices fall on grain market

Grams, wheat prices fall on grain market

Grams and wheat prices drifted lower on the wholesale grain market on Monday mainly because of steady arrivals from the upcountry centres, dealers said.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Garment exports Concern voiced over decreasing trend

Garment exports Concern voiced over decreasing trend

The acting Chairman of Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (Prgmea), Bilal Mulla on Monday expressed grave concern over the decreasing trend in Pakistan's garment exports. He stated that garments export in the first five mo
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Smeda launches UNDP-funded project for small businesses

Smeda launches UNDP-funded project for small businesses

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) Monday launched United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) funded " Pro-Poor Governance for Legal Empowerment of the Poor (Pro-Gole) project for small and marginalised businesses.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Sindh chief minister hands over challans of plots to KPC members

Sindh chief minister hands over challans of plots to KPC members

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has handed over challans of plots to members of Karachi Press Club (KPC) at a ceremony held at CM House on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said that journalists have always played a vital role f
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
HDP Project Directorates' officials minting money

HDP Project Directorates' officials minting money

Despite facing financial crisis due to heavy rains, Sindh government has not curtailed any non-development expenditures and the officers/employees posted at offices of Project Directorates of various projects are minting money in the heads of hefty allowa
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Parveen Shakir's death anniversary observed

Parveen Shakir's death anniversary observed

The 17th death anniversary of noted poetess Parveen Shakir observed on Monday. Prominent literary figures will also lay floral wreaths on the grave of late poetess. It may be recalled that Parveen Shakir, 42, was died in a road accident on December 26, in
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
HCCI president hails Hindu community's support

HCCI president hails Hindu community's support

President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) Goharullah on Monday expressed gratitude over the support of Hindu trade community in the recently held elections of (HCCI). Addressing a reception hosted by Seth Saman Mal Devani he said that Hi
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
CMIT conducts inquiry into disputed land

CMIT conducts inquiry into disputed land

Chief Minister's Inspection Team (CMIT) has called a person to record his statement. That person has been accused of illegally occupying the land allotted for establishing Sufi University at Bhit Shah, sources told Business Recorder.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Banks asked to improve service standards

Banks asked to improve service standards

Muhammad Kamran Shehzad, Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan on Monday stressed upon banks to focus on improving their service standards and serve their customers in an efficient and professional manner. "The banking is actually peoples' confidence an
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
39 professionals earn CFA designation

39 professionals earn CFA designation

After around three years of study, 39 local investment professionals have earned the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst(r) (CFA(r)) designation, CFA Association of Pakistan announced on Thursday 22nd December 2011.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Australia's AMP to set up bond team in Asia

Australia's AMP to set up bond team in Asia

AMP Capital Investors, part of Australia's largest wealth manager AMP Ltd, is making a push in Asia to take advantage of improving sentiment towards the region's sovereign risk, a top executive at the fund management firm said.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Australia's AMP to set up bond team in Asia

Australia's AMP to set up bond team in Asia

AMP Capital Investors, part of Australia's largest wealth manager AMP Ltd, is making a push in Asia to take advantage of improving sentiment towards the region's sovereign risk, a top executive at the fund management firm said.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Japan to trim 2012/13 budget, rely on special bonds

Japan to trim 2012/13 budget, rely on special bonds

Japan's government plans to trim its initial budget for next financial year from this year's record, but spending cuts will be achieved by using a special type of bond that does not need to included in general accounts, the Nikkei newspaper said.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Japan to trim 2012/13 budget, rely on special bonds

Japan to trim 2012/13 budget, rely on special bonds

Japan's government plans to trim its initial budget for next financial year from this year's record, but spending cuts will be achieved by using a special type of bond that does not need to included in general accounts, the Nikkei newspaper said.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Indian shares rise

Indian shares rise

Bargain buying sent Indian shares up 1.47 percent in thin trade on Monday, led by gains in software exporters, Reliance Industries and lenders, as US jobs and manufacturing data signalled underlying strength in the US economy. Signs of strength in the US
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Taiwan stocks fall

Taiwan stocks fall

Taiwan stocks edged down 0.26 percent on Monday as investors took profit from recent gains, but property firms rose for a second session amid expectations the central bank could cut interest rates as early as this week. The main TAIEX index slipped 18.15
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Malawi to hold largest ever bond auction

Malawi to hold largest ever bond auction

Malawi will hold its biggest ever bond sale on Friday as the government aims to raise 30 billion kwacha ($182 million) to restructure its domestic debt and develop a benchmark yield curve, a central bank official said on Thursday.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Malawi to hold largest ever bond auction

Malawi to hold largest ever bond auction

Malawi will hold its biggest ever bond sale on Friday as the government aims to raise 30 billion kwacha ($182 million) to restructure its domestic debt and develop a benchmark yield curve, a central bank official said on Thursday.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
China arrests executives in insider trading crackdown

China arrests executives in insider trading crackdown

China has arrested former executives at two brokerages on charges of insider trading, the securities watchdog said, as part of a crackdown on market malpractice that the new head of the agency has said will be one of his top priorities.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
SE Asian markets: Thailand, Vietnam fall; Philippines edges up

SE Asian markets: Thailand, Vietnam fall; Philippines edges up

Stocks in Thailand and Vietnam drifted lower and Philippine shares posted slight gains on Monday amid thin trade and profit taking, but demand for dividend-yielding stocks helped telecom shares outperform. Stock markets in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesi
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Shanghai shares fall

Shanghai shares fall

China stocks ended down 0.7 percent on Monday amid concerns over an expected increase in supply in the coming year as well as companies' earnings prospects. The Shanghai Composite Index fell below the psychologically important 2,200 level again although t
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
India sets unscheduled $2.9 billion bond auction; markets wary

India sets unscheduled $2.9 billion bond auction; markets wary

India will sell 150 billion rupees ($2.9 billion) of bonds on December 30 in an unscheduled auction to partially offset a 40 billion rupee auction cancelled last month and to fund an "emerging cash requirement", the Finance Ministry said.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
India sets unscheduled $2.9 billion bond auction; markets wary

India sets unscheduled $2.9 billion bond auction; markets wary

India will sell 150 billion rupees ($2.9 billion) of bonds on December 30 in an unscheduled auction to partially offset a 40 billion rupee auction cancelled last month and to fund an "emerging cash requirement", the Finance Ministry said.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Nikkei breaks above 25-day average in thin trade

Nikkei breaks above 25-day average in thin trade

Japan's Nikkei average rose on Monday to breach its 25-day moving average in thin trade after upbeat US housing data and a two-month extension of the US payroll tax cut gave temporary relief to market participants.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Indian rupee nudges up

Indian rupee nudges up

Indian rupee ended stronger in thin trade on Monday as some bets on a further decline in the currency were covered amid improved risk sentiments on positive US jobs and manufacturing data. The rupee closed 0.4 percent stronger at 52.7250/7350 to the dolla
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Yuan hits all-time high

Yuan hits all-time high

The yuan closed up against the dollar on Monday after hitting an all-time high in intraday trading, guided by a stronger mid-point by the People's Bank of China, and looks set for an over-4-percent appreciation for 2011, traders said. The yuan is expected
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Euro holds above 2011 low versus dollar

Euro holds above 2011 low versus dollar

The euro held its ground in very thin trade on Monday, staying above an 11-month low against the dollar as investors awaited an Italian debt auction later in the week. With markets in London and New York closed for holidays, major currency pairs did not s
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Bangladesh's inter bank forex and interest rates

Bangladesh's inter bank forex and interest rates

Inter bank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Monday. 81.50-81.60 (previous 81.30-81.50) Call Money Rates: 20.00 percent (previous 14.00-22.00 percent).
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Asian financial markets closed

Asian financial markets closed

There will be no emerging Asian FX report on Monday as several Asian financial markets will be closed for a holiday. For the rest of the week, Reuters will issue a table of emerging Asian currencies once a day. Regular coverage will resume on January 3.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
South Korean won gives up gains

South Korean won gives up gains

The South Korean won ended lower on Monday as a small amount of corporate dollar buying wiped out the won's brief gains in a holiday-thinned trade. The won ended the session at 1,155.0 per dollar, having risen as high as 1,145.1 from Friday's domestic clo
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Top FX broker tests systems for any euro break-up

Top FX broker tests systems for any euro break-up

The head of the world's largest broker for foreign exchange on Tuesday said it had conducted tests to see if its FX trading systems could effectively quote and trade all 17 legacy euro zone currencies should any of them leave the common unit. There is gro
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Sri Lanka can, will sustain rupee defence

Sri Lanka can, will sustain rupee defence

Sri Lanka's central bank can continue to maintain the rupee exchange by selling dollars from the foreign reserves as it expects large dollar inflows in the coming months, the central bank governor said on Tuesday.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Six including two women killed in separate incidents of violence

Six including two women killed in separate incidents of violence

At least six persons including two women were killed in separate incidents in different areas of the metropolis here on Monday. According to police and rescuers, a caretaker of a seminary was shot dead in Banaras Colony in the limits of Pirabad police sta
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Anti-polio drive in Balochistan launched

Anti-polio drive in Balochistan launched

Three-day anti polio campaign was launched in Balochistan to combat the crippling disease, here on Monday. Chief Secretary Balochistan, Ahmed Bakhsh Lehri administered anti-polio drops to a child at Civil Secretariat to kick-off the drive.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Bandit killed in an encounter

Bandit killed in an encounter

An alleged bandit on Monday was killed in an encounter near electronics market in the limits of Aram Bagh police station. The encounter took place near electronic market Aram Bagh area where two bandits were busy in looting valuables from passers-by.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Indian HC meets Malik

Indian HC meets Malik

High Commissioner of India to Pakistan, Sharat Sabharwal Monday called on Interior Minister, A. Rehman Malik. According to a statement issued by the interior ministry, the meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere. Both the sides discussed matters relati
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Acid thrown on two girls in Surjani Town

Acid thrown on two girls in Surjani Town

Although stern punitive measures have been taken to avert the incidents of acid attack in the country, yet another case was reported in Karachi where two girls became victims to the offence in Surjani Town. According to police sources, the incident took p
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Industries resume operation after 24 hours' closure

Industries resume operation after 24 hours' closure

All industrial units in seven industrial estates of the city resumed operation after remaining closed from 7 am on Sunday till 7 am on Monday to save gas and ensure uninterrupted industrial operation for rest of the week.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Rich tribute paid to Benazir Bhutto

Rich tribute paid to Benazir Bhutto

PPP Senator, Islamuddin Shaikh said the assassins of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto will not be spared at any cost and her mission for the rights of the poor will be completed in all respects. Talking to APP on Monday, he said that Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
BB's death anniversary: PPP workers leave for Garhi Khuda Bakhsh

BB's death anniversary: PPP workers leave for Garhi Khuda Bakhsh

A caravan of Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) Punjab workers left for Garhi Khuda Bakhsh on Monday to join ceremonies on 4th death anniversary of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. President PPP Central Punjab Imtiaz Safdar Warraich saw them off at the Lahore railway
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
BB's 4th death anniversary today

BB's 4th death anniversary today

The 4th death anniversary of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto will be observed across the country on Tuesday (today) with a pledge to strengthen democratic institutions as she laid down her life for the cause of democracy.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Chinese top diplomat concludes his visit

Chinese top diplomat concludes his visit

Dai Bingguo, Representative of Chinese President Hu Jintao and State Councilor of the State Council of China has just successfully concluded his three-day visit to Pakistan and extended heartfelt thanks for the gracious hospitality accorded to Dai Bingguo
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Land dispute claims two lives

Land dispute claims two lives

Two persons were killed and another injured in a firing incident here in Eastern Bypass area on Monday. According to police, the victims were standing outside their home as two armed assailants riding a motorcycle opened fire at them. As a result, Mohamma
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
President visits Benazir's grave

President visits Benazir's grave

President Asif Ali Zardari, on the eve of the fourth death anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, visited her grave here on Monday. He laid floral wreath, offered Fateha and recited verses from the Holy Quran. The President also visited the grave
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Benazir believed in Parliament's supremacy: Fehmida

Benazir believed in Parliament's supremacy: Fehmida

National Assembly Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza said on Monday that Benazir Bhutto was a visionary and a stateswoman. She said that Benazir believed in supremacy of Parliament and always worked for strengthening the democratic institutions and promotion of dem
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
80 RHCs lacking specialised services, equipment: Fafen

80 RHCs lacking specialised services, equipment: Fafen

A Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) report on Monday said specialised services like labour and eye rooms as well as equipment were found lacking in some of the 80 Rural Health Centres (RHCs) monitored in November.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Speakers demand immediate end to operation in Balochistan

Speakers demand immediate end to operation in Balochistan

Speakers, while deliberating on worsening human rights situation in Balochistan, unanimously demanded an immediate end to the ongoing security operation in the province and recovery of missing persons and an end to bullet-ridden bodies, besides judicial i
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Facts puts art works of its students on display

Facts puts art works of its students on display

Fixon School of Arts & Creative Techniques (Facts) organised an exhibition featuring art works of its 25 students. Some 60 art pieces including paintings, photographs, sculptures, drawing, sketches, sculpture, ceramics and other art work were put on displ
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
SNGPL informs Ogra: reinstated workers lack technical knowledge

SNGPL informs Ogra: reinstated workers lack technical knowledge

The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) has submitted to the Oil and Gas Authority (Ogra) that the reinstated employees, as per federal government directives, lack technical knowledge and relevant background to produce intended results as per Ogra timeline
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
LUMHS winter vacations

LUMHS winter vacations

The Registrar of the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS) Jamshoro informed on Monday to teaching faculty members that winter vacation of the university will be start from December 28 and end on January 5, 2012.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
SPSC notification

SPSC notification

The Add-itional Controller of Examinations, Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) Hyderabad has informed in his corrigendum issued on Monday that as per modified result Zohaib Ahmed Soomro S/o Bashir Ahmed Roll No.08628 may be read at Sr. No.64. The mist
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Dry, cold weather forecast

Dry, cold weather forecast

The Met Office forecast isolated light rain with snow all over Malakand division, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir in the next 24 hours. "Shallow westerly wave likely to affect Northern areas of the country from Monday night and likely to persist for next two
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Concerted efforts needed to eradicate polio: Shahnaz

Concerted efforts needed to eradicate polio: Shahnaz

Advisor to the prime minister on polio eradication Shahnaz Wazir Ali said that in order to eradicate polio from the country there was a need to work with the spirit of one nation. She said that all deputy commissioners would be in-charge of anti-polio cam
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
MQM to hold historic public meeting in Sukkur: Altaf

MQM to hold historic public meeting in Sukkur: Altaf

Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), Chief Altaf Hussain announced that the MQM would soon hold a historic public meeting in Sukkur. He said this while talking to the members of the zonal committee of MQM Sukkur Zone on telephone, said a statement issued by MQ
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
ICCI for moving towards research-oriented economy

ICCI for moving towards research-oriented economy

Product competitiveness is the right recipe to make a strong presence in global market which is possible through research and development in the industry, said Yaser Sakhi Butt, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industrty.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Opposition stages walk out from KP assembly

Opposition stages walk out from KP assembly

The joint opposition in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Monday staged walked out to protest against the attitude of the chair for not allowing one of their members to raise the ongoing issue of load shedding in one of the shortest proceedings of the House.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Kidnapping of lawyer protested

Kidnapping of lawyer protested

Sindh High Court Bar Association and District Bar Association here boycotted court proceedings on Monday to protest kidnapping of a lawyer belonging to Mirpurkhas, namely, Mohan Lal. Expressing his views, HDBA President, Advocate Nisar Durrani said police
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Terrorism wiped out from Swat, says Iftikhar

Terrorism wiped out from Swat, says Iftikhar

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information, Mian Iftikhar Hussain said that the terrorism has been completely wiped out from the scenic valley of Swat owing to the proactive strategy of the government and sacrifices of ANP workers.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
News report on nuclear programme contradicted

News report on nuclear programme contradicted

The Spokes-man of the Government of Pakistan Monday rejected "the baseless news report published by a section of press, giving an impression as if the PPP government was bent upon rolling back the nuclear programme".
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
ITA launches campaign against vehicles with expired permits

ITA launches campaign against vehicles with expired permits

Islamabad Transport Authority (ITA) has launched campaign against those transporters running their vehicles on various routes of the city with expired permits. According to the sources, ITA has constituted special teams deployed at various points of the c
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
FPCCI elections to witness tough competition on December 29

FPCCI elections to witness tough competition on December 29

Tough competition is expected in election among three presidential candidates for Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) from Baluchistan. Fazal Qadir Sherani, Masood Ismail and Mir Haji Lakhni Lashkri and two candidates Haroon
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
CJP visits family of former CJ

CJP visits family of former CJ

The Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry visited the family of late former Chief Justice Muhammad Afzal Zullah in Lahore. According to a press release issued here on Monday, the Chief Justice offered Fateha and extended heartfelt condolence on the sad
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Bosnia can help Pakistan in areas of energy, defence production'

'Bosnia can help Pakistan in areas of energy, defence production'

Ambassador of Bosnia Armin Limo has said that bilateral trade between Pakistan and Bosnia can be increased five times from the current two million Euros per annum. Bosnia can help Pakistan in areas of energy and defence production as having expertise in t
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Iftikhar elected LTIA chairman

Iftikhar elected LTIA chairman

Iftikhar Bashir Chaudhry has been elected unopposed as Chairman, Lahore Township Industries Association for the year 2012 while Ahmad Haleem Khan and Farid Ali Babar as senior vice chairman and vice chairman of the association respectively.
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
MCCI opposes proposed 14pc gas tariff raise

MCCI opposes proposed 14pc gas tariff raise

Proposed rising of gas tariff by 14 percent from January onwards and irregular supply of gas is affecting the industry and ultimately hitting Pakistani image in overseas market as industry is losing export orders, Mian Anis A. Sheikh, President of Multan
Published 27 Dec, 2011 12:00am
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